English; Intended Use; Safety Instructions - Black & Decker XT2000 Manual

Intended use

Your Black & Decker iron has been designed for ironing
garments made of linen, cotton, silk, wool and synthetic
materials. This product is intended for household use only.

Safety instructions

Warning! When using mains-powered appliances, basic
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safety precautions, including the following, should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury.
Read all of this manual carefully before using the appliance.
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The intended use is described in this manual. The use of
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any accessory or attachment or the performance of any
operation with this appliance other than those recommended
in this instruction manual may present a risk of personal
injury.
Retain this manual for future reference.
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Using your appliance
Always take care when using the appliance.
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Do not use the appliance outdoors.
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Do not operate the appliance if your hands are wet.
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Do not operate the appliance if you are barefoot.
Guide the power supply cord neatly so it does not hang
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over the edge of a worktop and cannot be caught
accidentally or tripped over.
Never pull the power supply cord to disconnect the plug
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from the socket. Keep the power supply cord away from
heat, oil and sharp edges.
If the power supply cord is damaged during use,
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disconnect the appliance from the power supply
immediately. Do not touch the power supply cord before
disconnecting from the power supply.
Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not
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in use and before cleaning.
Safety of others
Do not allow children or any person unfamiliar with these
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instructions to use the appliance.
Do not allow children or animals to come near the work
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area or to touch the appliance or power supply cord.
Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is
used near children.
After use
Switch off, remove the plug from the socket and let the
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appliance cool down before leaving it unattended and
before changing, cleaning or inspecting any parts of the
appliance.
When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry
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place. Children should not have access to stored
appliances.
Inspection and repairs
Before use, check the appliance for damaged or defective
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parts. Check for breakage of parts, damage to switches
and any other conditions that may affect its operation.
Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or defective.
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Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced
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by an authorised repair agent.
Before use, check the power supply cord for signs of
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damage, ageing and wear.
Do not use the appliance if the power supply cord or
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mains plug is damaged or defective.
If the power supply cord or mains plug is damaged or
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defective it must be repaired by an authorised repair
agent in order to avoid a hazard. Do not cut the power
supply cord and do not attempt to repair it yourself.
Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than
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those specified in this manual.
Electrical safety
Always check that the mains voltage corresponds to the
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voltage on the rating plate.
This product must be earthed.
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Do not immerse the appliance, power supply cord
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or plug in water or other liquid.
If it is necessary to use an extension cable, use
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an approved 3-core cable suitable for the power
input of this product (see rating plate).
Additional safety instructions for irons
Always route the cord carefully to avoid a tripping hazerd.
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Do not use the appliance near water.
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Do not place the appliance near heat sources or directly
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under cabinets. Do not use the appliance in the presence
of explosive or flammable materials.
The filling apperture must not be opened during use.
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Steam may escape from the soleplate.
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Surfaces may be hot during use and during the cooldown
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period.
Set the temperature control dial to the min position
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before plugging in or out.
Let the appliance cool down before leaving it unattended
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and before cleaning or inspecting any parts of the appliance.
The power supply cord should not touch the hot soleplate
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during use or during the cool down period.
Do not touch the soleplate until it has cooled down.
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Wait until the appliance has cooled down before
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emptying the water tank as the water may still be hot.
Always diconnect the appliance from the supply before
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filling, emptying, cleaning, or carying out any
maintenance on the appliance.

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